Project Manager - Public Works

Staples Construction is looking for a Project Manager with Public Works and/or JOC experience. This role will work out of the Salinas, CA office. This position is full-time with great benefits.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Provide overall management of construction projects from initial scope development through final acceptance by client. Provide and/or provide leadership and coordinate full estimating services on Job Order Contract (JOC) projects of all scopes and sizes. The Project Manager must possess a great attitude, proper skills, and the ambition to fulfill the essential functions listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Outstanding client services through all phases of the project life cycle (pre-construction, construction, and post-construction close-out).
• The ability to accurately budget and financially forecast for cost-to-complete.
• Navigating regulatory requirements and the permitting process.
• Generate and maintain detailed project schedules and updates for all types of projects.
• Manage the material procurement process.
• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work with appropriate exhibits.
• Review and understand contracts and subcontracts terms and conditions.
• Analyze plans and specifications for constructability and sequencing.
• Prepare and accurately maintain project documentation and records, including RFI?s, logs, job reports, meeting minutes, submittals, change order requests, correspondence, etc.
• Generate pay applications, cash flow, and revenue projects.
• Oversee the subcontractor selection and buy-out process.
• Monitor the superintendent?s job performance for adherence to schedules, contract terms, and safety procedures.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Consistently meet or exceed deadlines required for each project.
• Manage several complex issues or problems simultaneously.
• Provide client contact to assess the scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
• Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, etc.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Position has direct profit and loss responsibility.
• Perform additional assignments per Management?s direction